I just noticed several of these crawling around on my lilac leaves and branches. What are they? What do I do to get rid of them? Thanks anyone!
Looks like a shield bug. Well actually 2, err enjoying themselves! http://www.boltonconservation.org.uk/USERIMAGES/Birch-Shield-Bug.jpg http://www.digital-nature-photography.com/nature/GR10/GRISW080605-4395.jpg I was going to ask how you tell Acrosternum (Green stink bug) from Acanthosoma ( shield bug.) But I don't know if you have my suggestion in Canada.
Thanks everyone. Yes, I agree - the green stink bug! I'm happy to hear that it doesn't hurt my lilacs. The more I look at this little critter, I think he's actually quite pretty. Ugggh - "Did I say that"?